would any one want to do a round table on the pros and cons (not necessarily the correct words) of maintaining certification or AER membership? This is not meant to be a passive aggressive statement, but one that I am struggling with at the moment. Not necessarily struggling, but, perhaps, thinking, to what end? I also think that talking about whether or not an VRT personality exists...one that does not make our profession stronger, one where we as professionals feel insecure, invisible, insignificant, whatever, that we spend more time trying to convince ourselves and our coworkers of our value and purpose, yet overlooking our value and purpose? Do we actually encourage independence, or encourage dependence in a subtle way? No finger pointing, here, except, at myself. I think that these are conversations that need to extend outside of Michigan and get more input from private agency and federal program workers.... just thinking with my fingers... Janet McInnis Michigan Commission for the Blind (810)760-2033 mcinnisj@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:mcinnisj@xxxxxxxxxxxx> ________________________________ From: visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of McCall, Roberta (DELEG) [mccallr@xxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 7:12 PM To: 'visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Michigan AER Call for Papers Share your experience and knowledge with the Michigan AER membership. YOU make a difference in our Association. We grow more as professionals when we share our ideas and expertise. It is time to step out of the audience and share your experiences and knowledge with your peers. Why not team up with a colleague as other presenters have done, if you are uncomfortable about presenting alone. Submit a proposal for a 60-75 minute session or panel. The theme for this year’s conference is Making It Happen!. Enclosed are a “Call for Presentation” application and the procedure for submission information. Please note the due date for submission of proposals is Friday, December 3, 2010. You will receive written notice as to whether your proposed presentation will be included in the program no later than January 27, 2010. Submit the completed form by e-mail on or before December 3, 2010 to: Erica Ihrke Email: eihrke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:eihrke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> *********************************** To view archives, edit list settings, subscribe or unsubscribe from list: www.freelists.org/list/visionrehabtherapist Administrator e-mail: dietz1112@xxxxxxxxx